Choose a swimsuit that’s age appropriate

If you apply your logical mind to suggest that just because you’re good at buying your wife lingerie, you’re also always right when picking out your own swimwear, think again. There are two rules to finding the right swimwear. The first is not too tight and not too short. The second rule is to always remember the first.

Now that you’ve got that down, let’s get you some help. If you’ve got a beer belly and flab just below, play safe with board shorts. Nautica have some great options to choose from, as does Quicksilver. They hide all that you need to and yet are a stylish statement to make at the beach.

If you’re slightly more adventurous you could opt for trunks. They’re not as bold as briefs, but at least they exude a certain sense of confidence and comfort that you have regarding your physique. Flat-front trunks that come along with a velcro zip like those from Lora Piana are a good buy. If you have a slim frame, make sure the trunks fit snug, of course keeping in mind rule one.

Now if you’re really prepared to go the whole hog (and you might want to get a second opinion from the missus before you do), classic briefs are the way to go. Go wrong with the choice here, and either your wife will pretend she doesn’t recognise you or your children will make sure that they are at the other end of the beach the whole time. Still, reward yourself and go for it if you’ve worked hard at that physique by hitting the gym every morning and are in the vicinity of a six-pack. A Gregg Homme Victory Swimwear brief is where you could begin.

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